Vermont Permit Practice Test 1

25 questions written from the Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007), with an explanation and page citation for every answer.

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What is the minimum age to take the Vermont learner's permit test?

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These questions were written from the Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007) (2025 edition). 15 of the 20 Vermont questions in this test cover rules that are specific to Vermont or differ between states. Every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the exact page it comes from, so you can check it yourself.

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  1. What is the minimum age to take the Vermont learner's permit test?

    • A 14
    • B 16
    • C 15 and a half
    • D 15
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    D. 15

    You must be at least 15 years old to take Vermont's learner's permit test. If you are 15, 16 or 17, a parent or legal guardian must also sign your application.

    Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007), page 13

  2. Under Vermont law, how far before a turn or lane change must you signal?

    • A At least 50 feet
    • B At least 200 feet
    • C At least 100 feet
    • D At least 500 feet
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    C. At least 100 feet

    Vermont law requires a turn signal at least 100 feet before a turn or lane change. Signaling 3 to 5 seconds ahead covers this requirement.

    Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007), page 27

  3. Unless a sign says otherwise, what is the maximum speed on Vermont roads other than the Interstate?

    • A 55 mph
    • B 45 mph
    • C 50 mph
    • D 60 mph
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    C. 50 mph

    Vermont's maximum speed on all roads is 50 mph unless a different limit is posted. Interstates have their own 65 mph maximum.

    Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007), page 29

  4. Train approaching a railroad crossing marked with a crossbuck sign
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    When a train is approaching a crossing, how far from the nearest rail must you stop?

    • A At least 5 feet
    • B At least 15 feet
    • C At least 50 feet
    • D At least 100 feet
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    B. At least 15 feet

    Vermont law requires you to stop not less than 15 feet from the nearest rail when lights, gates, a flagger, a train or its whistle signal a train, or a stop sign is posted. Go only when it is safe.

    Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007), page 38

  5. In fog or heavy snow, at what visibility does Vermont law require headlights?

    • A When you cannot clearly see persons or vehicles 500 feet ahead
    • B When you cannot clearly see persons or vehicles 1,000 feet ahead
    • C When you cannot see 100 feet ahead
    • D Only when a sign tells you to
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    A. When you cannot clearly see persons or vehicles 500 feet ahead

    If you cannot clearly see persons or vehicles 500 feet ahead, Vermont law requires headlights. In fog, heavy rain or heavy snow, use low beams.

    Source: Vermont Driver's Manual (VN-007), page 47